From 66657e17d166a8a4d24b0d1ad6d4304961fd444b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sorrel Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:36:33 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] compose initial resolution for onboarding process --- .../federation/resolutions/in-progress/046.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/federation/resolutions/in-progress/046.md diff --git a/docs/federation/resolutions/in-progress/046.md b/docs/federation/resolutions/in-progress/046.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b22774e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/federation/resolutions/in-progress/046.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Resolution 046: Federation Member Onboarding + +topic: new member onboarding +date: 2026-09-16 +deadline: 2026-10-16 +size: large + +## problem +New members of the Federation have many questions about decision making processes, Federation history, and active efforts. There is a historical norm that when an existing member vouches for a new member they also help the new member find information, but this is not always clear to the new member. + +## resolution +This resolution proposes that we commit to a formal "onboarding buddy" role. After a new member has joined the Federation, the existing member who vouched for that member agrees to: +- within 2 weeks of acceptance: + - assist the new member in joining relevant internal communication channels (at least Federation and Voting Delegates channel) + - assist the new member in adding their project to /federation/membership +- within 1 month of acceptance: + - schedule an orientation call to answer any questions the new member has + - direct the member to /federation/finance to assist in paying their dues +- within 3 months of acceptance: + - schedule 2 additional orientation calls + - be available for answering asynchronous questions within 1 week + +After this 3 month period, the "onboarding buddy" role will be considered fulfilled. + +This resolution further proposes that 3 volunteers (2 recently joined members, 1 legacy member) shall be found to collect resources for a new member onboarding resource consisting of at least: +- communication channels for active Federation efforts +- links to previous meeting notes + +Estimated amount of work: +- each new member will create an expected 15 hours of work over three months for the vouching member +- the new member onboarding resource will create 10 hours of work for 3 volunteers -- 2.54.0